Keeping you informed and protected and making sure you have your grant deed on hand. I wanted to bring an important issue to your attention that has been making headlines recently: deed theft and title fraud. Scammers are using increasingly sophisticated methods, including AI, to target homeowners and steal properties through fraudulent documents. To make sure you're protected, I reco...

• calendar_month November 12, 2024
• category Community, Real Estate, Tips
• post 11331 Kensington Rd Rossmoor, 11721 Martha Ann Dr, 2024, 2025, 2761 Saint Albans Dr Rossmoor, 3071 Mainway Dr Rossmoor, 3301 Rossmoor Way, Bruce Real Estate, Buena Park, Cypress, Huntington Beach, Janie Bruce, Janie Bruce real estate insights, Janie_MyListing_Rossmoor, Los Alamitos, Orange County, Rossmoor, Seal Beach, South Bay Torrance, Tips, Torrance

As our neighbors consider rebuilding their homes following the horrifying wildfires that tore through the region just a little over a week into the new year, more and more homeowners are taking careful consideration into what materials and practices build fire-resistant homes. Sadly, a fully fireproof home just isn’t feasible. Otherwise, we may not be going through the ongoing head...

• calendar_month January 21, 2025
• category Home Design & Decor, Misc., Tips
• post 2025, Home Decor, Home Design, Misc., Tips

Often times potential homeowners are overwhelmed when an agent walks in the door and starts spouting off a laundry list of things to do to get a home ready for sale. I like to provide a practical list, but even this can cause a seller distress. What's essential is to advise the client with a strategy that will work best for them when getting a home ready for market. Not every sell...

• calendar_month January 22, 2025
• category Misc., SELLERS, Tips
• post 2025, 2026, Anaheim, Bruce Real Estate, Buena Park, Cleaning Service, Cypress, Deep Cleaning, Huntington Beach, Janie Bruce, Janie Bruce real estate insights, Janie_Professionals_ForYou, La Mirada, Lakewood, Long Beach, Los Alamitos, Organizing tips, Rossmoor, Seal Beach, Selling, South Bay Torrance, Spring Cleaning, Tips, Torrance

Welcome Home!  So your friends have bought a lovely new house and have invited you to come to their house-warming party. Great! But you can’t show up empty-handed. Here are some housewarming gift ideas that are sure to inspire and will actually be appreciated by the new homeowners. Included some of the top Housewarming gifts for 2025, some of which are modern spins on traditiona...

• calendar_month January 31, 2025
• category HOME, Misc., Tips
• post 2025, 2026, gift, gift ideas, house warming, Housewarming gifts, Housewarming ideas, Janie Bruce, Janie Bruce real estate insights, Janie_housewarming_gifts

Keeping you informed and protected and making sure you have your grant deed on hand. I wanted to bring an important issue to your attention that has been making headlines recently: deed theft and title fraud. Scammers are using increasingly sophisticated methods, including AI, to target homeowners and steal properties through fraudulent documents. To make sure you're protect...

• calendar_month February 6, 2025
• category Current Real Estate, Misc., Tips
• post 2025, 2026, Current Real Estate, grant deed, Janie Bruce real estate insights, Misc., Tips

While there’s no better city for gambling than Las Vegas, it may be better to hedge your bets this Valentine’s Day with a lovely evening at a restaurant guaranteed to make hearts flutter. And if a few stomachs growl in the process, all the better. We’ve assembled 12 of the most romantic restaurants in Las Vegas, listed here for your convenience. But full disclosure: you’...

• calendar_month February 9, 2025
• category Misc., Tips
• post 2025, Entertainment, Las Vegas, Las Vegas Attractions, Las Vegas city, Las Vegas Events, Misc., New Restaurants, Resources, Tips

If you ask the Buyer or Seller in most real estate transactions to define an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD), they will likely describe it as a down payment put toward the purchase of a property. While an EMD may eventually be applied to the purchase price of a home, its true purpose is something entirely different. In short, an EMD shows the Seller that the Bu...

• calendar_month February 20, 2025
• category Real Estate, Tips
• post 2025, 2026, Buyer Consultation, Buyers, Earnest Money Deposit, EMD, Selling, Tips

Our furry friends (or scaly friends, for you reptile owners) bring immense joy to our lives. In fact, according to a Harris poll, 95% of owners think of their animal as a member of their family – especially Alpha and Gens. However, living with pets in your home can also be a burden, especially if you’re renting. Many pet owners have been motivated to purchase a home to avoid th...

• calendar_month February 24, 2025
• category Misc., Tips
• post 2025, Bike Friendly Community, cats, Community, dogs, Family Pets, Home, Janie Bruce real estate insights, Los Alamitos, Los Angeles County, millennial, Orange County, pets, Rossmoor, Seal Beach

Featured photo credit: Johnhart Spring cleaning is easy enough right? Do we really need tips on how to straighten up our home? Well, for those of us who struggle with organization, a bit of direction in efficiently cleaning our homes can be beneficial. So, here are 8 straightforward tips to assist you in getting organized and started on the right foot! 1.) Set Your 80/20 Goals The idea...

• calendar_month February 25, 2025
• category Misc., Tips
• post 2025, Community, Deep Cleaning, Misc., Professionals, Resources, Spring Cleaning, Tips, Vendors

Photos credit: Janie Bruce Enjoying the warmer weather, chances are that you’re already spending time in your backyard. Here are some simple do it yourself (DIYs) ideas you can do to improve your backyard’s appeal. 1. Light up your backyard Photo credit: Janie Bruce Did this tip just make a light bulb pop up over your head? It should have, because this genius...

• calendar_month March 1, 2025
• category Community, Home Design & Decor, JANIE BRUCE, Tips
• post 2025, 2026, Anaheim, Backyard, Backyard ideas, Buena Park, Cypress, Garden, Garden Grove, Home, Home Decor, Home Design, Huntington Beach, Lakewood, Long Beach, Los Alamitos, Los Angeles County, Orange County, Rossmoor, Seal Beach, South Bay Torrance, Torrance